Microsoft invites South African graduates and final-year students to apply for the Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme 2027.
The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, develop professional and technical skills, receive mentorship and work on meaningful projects at Microsoft.
Internship opportunities are available across technology, sales, customer success, business, communications, marketing, data, engineering and human resources-related fields.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
About the Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme 2027
The Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme is designed to provide talented graduates with hands-on workplace experience while developing professional and technical skills.
As part of Microsoft’s commitment to skills development, transformation and inclusive economic growth, interns will have opportunities to learn, develop their capabilities and contribute to meaningful projects.
A notable feature of the programme is that several opportunities accept candidates who are currently completing the final year of their Bachelor’s degree, as well as candidates who have already completed an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
Available Microsoft Internships for 2027
The following BBBEE Internship opportunities are currently advertised.
Account Tech Strategist – BBBEE Internship
Applicants must currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Business Information Systems
- A related field
This opportunity is suited to applicants with a technology-focused academic background who are interested in combining technical knowledge with Microsoft’s customer and business environment.
Account Executive – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- Information Systems
- Technology
- Engineering
- Marketing
- A related field
Specialist – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- A related field
The Specialist BBBEE Internship is advertised in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Customer Success Account Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- A related field
Sales Excellence Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Information Systems
- Engineering
- A related field
Solution Engineer – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- A related field
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to students and graduates who want to build careers that combine technology with practical business solutions.
Communications Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Corporate Communications
- A related field
Community Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Marketing
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Business
- Media Studies
- A related field
Business Program Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Learning and Development
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology
- A related field
Who Can Apply?
The specific academic requirements differ according to the internship position.
However, the advertised opportunities generally target candidates who are either:
- currently pursuing the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or
- have already completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants should carefully review the qualification requirements for their preferred position rather than assuming that one qualification makes them eligible for every Microsoft internship.
Opportunities for IT and Computer Science Graduates
Microsoft has several opportunities relevant to technology graduates.
Candidates with qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science and related disciplines can consider opportunities such as:
- Account Tech Strategist
- Specialist
- Customer Success Account Manager
- Solution Engineer
- Business Program Manager
Eligibility depends on the qualification requirements of each individual position.
Opportunities for Business and Commerce Graduates
The programme is not limited to technology graduates.
Students and graduates from business-related disciplines can consider opportunities such as:
- Account Executive
- Specialist
- Sales Excellence Manager
- Customer Success Account Manager
- Community Manager
- Business Program Manager
Relevant qualifications include Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Business Administration, depending on the particular role.
Opportunities for Communications and Marketing Graduates
Microsoft is also recruiting candidates with backgrounds in communications and media-related fields.
The Communications Manager BBBEE Internship accepts relevant qualifications such as Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies and Corporate Communications.
The Community Manager BBBEE Internship includes Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business and Media Studies among its listed fields.
Opportunities for HR, Psychology and Education Graduates
The Business Program Manager opportunity has one of the broadest qualification ranges in the current intake.
Relevant study fields include:
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Learning and Development
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology
Applicants should compare their qualification directly with the requirements shown on the relevant Microsoft vacancy before applying.
How to Apply for Microsoft Internship Programme 2027
Applications must be submitted online. Each internship has its own application link, so applicants should select the opportunity that matches their qualification and career interests.
Account Tech Strategist – BBBEE Internship
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Account Executive – BBBEE Internship
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Specialist – BBBEE Internship: Johannesburg
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Specialist – BBBEE Internship: Cape Town
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Customer Success Account Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Sales Excellence Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Solution Engineer – BBBEE Internship
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Communications Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Community Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Business Program Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Important Application Information
Applicants should apply for the internship that best corresponds with their academic background.
Before submitting an application:
- Update your CV;
- Check that your qualification matches the position;
- Clearly state whether you are a final-year student or graduate;
- Include relevant academic and project experience;
- Highlight technical skills where applicable;
- Include relevant internships, vacation work or extracurricular experience; and
- Review the individual Microsoft vacancy page for any additional requirements.
Candidates interested in more than one position should review each vacancy separately because qualification requirements differ.
Microsoft Internship Application Closing Date
The information supplied for these vacancies does not specify an application closing date.
The opportunities were listed as posted on 25 September 2026.
Applicants should therefore check the individual Microsoft Careers vacancy pages and submit their applications as soon as possible while the positions remain available.